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so to speak
idiom
C2
used to explain that what you are saying is not to be understood exactly as stated: 姑妄言之，可以说
In that relationship it's very much Lorna who wears the trousers, so to speak (= Lorna makes all the important decisions).可以这么说，他们家里基本上是洛娜说了算。
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so to speak | American Dictionary
so to speak
idiom
this is one way to say it:
I am a writer, so to speak.
Note:
Used to suggest that some people may not think this is a good way to say something.
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